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Bologna Performing Arts Center presents Dirty Dancing in Concert

Cleveland, MS (02/14/2025) — CLEVELAND, Miss. - The Bologna Performing Arts Center on the campus of Delta State University will present Dirty Dancing in Concert on February 20 at 7:30 p.m. Get ready to have the time of your life! Immerse yourself in the timeless romance of the iconic Academy Award-winning film as global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and GEA Live announce the return of Dirty Dancing in Concert. After captivating over 200,000 fans with more than one hundred mesmerizing shows across the U.S., Europe, U.K. and Australia, the global phenomenon of Dirty Dancing in Concert will bring its magic back to North America for a tour spanning 50 cities. With a live band performing on stage and a full-size movie screen honoring the beloved 80s classic, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to deliver a uniquely thrilling experience on the multi-platinum soundtrack that defined a generation! Get tickets at bolognapac.com.

Guests attending Dirty Dancing in Concert will have an unparalleled and unforgettable experience as they revisit the classic love story of Baby and Johnny. The live-to-film concert experience includes a screening of the digitally remastered movie while the band and vocalists play the hit songs live and in time with the movie. Stay for the incredible after-party, where the audience is encouraged to sing and dance to favorite songs featured in "Dirty Dancing" while being taken back to their best memories.

As a timeless classic, "Dirty Dancing" is a story of summertime romance with a beloved soundtrack and memorable dancing scenes. When the film was released in 1987, it became an international box office phenomenon. It was directed by Emile Ardolino, written by Eleanor Bergstein, produced by Linda Gottlieb, and starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in their most well-known roles, alongside Jerry Orbach and Cynthia Rhodes. The soundtrack generated two multi-platinum albums and numerous singles, including the Academy Award-winning Best Original Song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life". With a global box office total of over $214 million, "Dirty Dancing" won over audiences all around the world.

Set in the summer of 1963, Baby Houseman (Grey) and her family vacation to the beautiful Catskills resort, Kellerman's. Intrigued by the staff's dance instructor, Johnny Castle (Swayze), and the vastly different lifestyle of others, Baby finds herself learning to dance while having the time of her life and falling in love. It is a summer she will never forget.

For tickets visit bolognapac.com

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About Delta State University: Delta State University is a four-year public institution whose nearly 2,700 students come from most U.S. states and more than 45 countries. Acknowledging its beginning as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while continuing to expand offerings in traditional as well as unique fields of study. Programs such as those available through the Delta Music Institute, the Commercial Aviation Department, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information highlight the University's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves with world-leading, industry-acclaimed programs. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State offers top-notch academic programs in business, arts, sciences, nursing, education, and more. DSU Athletics has won 14 national championships, 70 conference championships, and 37 regional titles.

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